Saturday Links from Tipperary

Matt Brown at the West Coast High Performance Training Sessions in 2015. Photo from Matt and Cecily's Facebook page. Matt Brown at the West Coast High Performance Training Sessions in 2015. Photo from Matt and Cecily's Facebook page.

Ladies and Gentlemen, by the powers vested in me by Supreme Commander Chinch, I’m declaring an early end to winter. The sun is now officially setting after 5pm, the Eventing season will be in full  swing on both coasts next weekend and we are only 49 days away from my favorite time of the year – Daylight Saving Time! While it may still be too cold to break out the t-shirts and ice-cream in most of the country, it’s not too early to start planning your show season and getting some solid prep work in. After seeing the lovely shots from the High Performance Training Sessions on the West Coast, I’m finding myself inspired and looking forward to seeing how the 2015 season plays out.

Weekend Events

Poplar Place January H.T.  [Website] [Entry Status]

Saturday Links:
From HorseNation: 14-Reader Submitted Horse Husbands (and Boyfriends)
Why Every Parent Should Buy Their Child A Connemara Pony
Russian Hero Cat Keeps Abandoned Baby Warm (Okay, okay, it’s not horse related but EN Staffers love kitties too)
Is Leah Messer’s Horse Malnourished? Teen Mom 2 Fans React
Massachusetts Horse Stuck On Ice Overnight Rescued
Trainer Cleared of Race Horse Abuse Allegations in Kentucky

Saturday Video: Needing some inspiration to get ready for your show season? Here’s an old favorite, from Doug Payne takes Running Order from Scratch to 4* in 18 minutes.